[Chapter-delegates] Application to form a Chapter in Sri Lanka

Fri Aug 20 00:52:46 PDT 2010

 Christine,

thank you for this information. I can confirm that I have communicated
with Prof. Gihan Dias as long long time ago, when we was part of the
Team to establish Internet connectivity in Sri Lanka.

He led the efforts with his team by first starting with a UUCP dial-up
to Stanford University.
http://www.nsrc.org/db/lookup/report.php?id=890202382518:497434979&fromISO=LK

I am pleased to see that he is part of the leadership team for the
establishment of an ISOC Chapter in Sri Lanka and wish the suggested
future chapter every success!

Warmest regards,

Olivier

-- 
Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhD
http://www.gih.com/ocl.html

Le 18/08/2010 13:23, Christine Saegesser a écrit :
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> The following application for a Chapter in Sri Lanka has been received. It is being sent to this list for peer comment and review as part of our due diligence process.
>
> Please note that the Chapter is not yet formed and has not officially been recognised by ISOC.
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> If there are people on this list that know the individuals proposing to establish the Chapter, feedback is especially welcome.
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> The period allowed for comments is two weeks and the deadline is September 5, 2010.
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Christine Saegesser Baethge
> Internet Society (ISOC)
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> Chapter Application
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> A. Proposed name of the Chapter
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> Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter
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> B. Community of Interest the Chapter will to serve
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> Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter will serve the country of Sri Lanka
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> C. Purpose and Scope of Chapter
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> Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter serves the Society's purposes by serving the interests of a segment of the global Internet community through a local presence, focus on local issues and developments, and use of local languages. The general purposes and scope of the chapter are as follows:
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> 1.     Popularization of Internet in Sri Lanka.
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> 2.     Facilitation of research into Localization as well as to promote creation of local content in Sinhala and Tamil on the Internet.
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> 3.     To facilitate research into last mile connectivity to Internet in rural areas in Sri Lanka and to conduct training and awareness workshops in network connectivity in rural areas in Sri Lanka.  
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> 4.     To promote closer interaction among ISOC chapter members.
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> 5.     To liaise with other organizations with similar interest. 
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> 6.     To create awareness and dialog on Broadband and Internet connectivity issues in Sri Lanka as well as to play an advisory role to government bodies which are involved in creating standards on Internet connectivity and Broadband standards in Sri Lanka.
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> 7.     To create awareness and facilitation of Information and Communication Technology professionals and organizations in Sri Lanka to participate in global bodies/groups such as Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
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> 8.     To promote new standards, Internet technologies and implementation of protocols such as IPV6 while advising government of Sri Lanka to formulate policies on adverse impact of Internet such as child phonography, Internet fraud etc without harming citizens’ right to access and publish content on the Internet.
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> 9.     To promote use of International Domain names of Sri Lanka: Lanka and Ilangai.
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> Why it is important to have the Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter
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> At present, the government of Sri Lanka has given mandate to several organizations such as Information and Technology Agency of Sri Lanka, Telecommunication Regulation Agency of Sri Lanka to look into broadband connectivity and policy issues. Sri Lanka also has Non Governmental Organizations which are involved in advocacy and act as policy alternative think tanks on the same issues such as LearnAsia (learnasia.net). It has been felt the need for an organization such as Internet Society which has a clear mandate on Internet to advice and to create awareness on technology as well as on policy issues in Sri Lanka. Since Internet Society and its chapters are involved worldwide on the same issues, the presence of Internet Society chapter and its input in these issues will be constructive in formulation of policies and setting standards on Internet in Sri Lanka. It is envisaged that  the Internet Society Sri Lanka Chapter will be able to help to popularize Internet as well as to play a major role in facilitating local Internet professional participating in global standard creating bodies such as IETF.
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> D. Founding Members of the Chapter                          
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> Harsha Wijayawardhana
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> Prof. Gihan Dias
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> Jayantha Fernando
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> Dr. Nimal Rathnayake
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> Dr. Ruvan Weerasinghe
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> Dr. Kavan Ratnatunga
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> Dr. Ajantha Atukorale 
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> Sanjiva Weerawarna
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> Aruni Goonetilleke
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> Chamath Keppitiyagama
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> Prabhath D Dehigaspitiyage
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> Roshini Peter
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> Sasika Ranasinghe
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> Samira Kodituwakku
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> Shylika Weerasinghe
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> Manoj Prasanna Handapangoda
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> Lakmal Jayasinghe
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> Deependra Ariyadewa
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> Vinod Gayan Perera
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> Dihan Morawaka
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> Upul Weerathunga
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> Amila Shan Gunashinha
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> Gayan Nilan Jayasinghe
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> Uhanowitage Thuresh Wimalakeerthi
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> Nethsiri Jayaweera
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> Thushara Perera
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> Shyama Sagarika Wickramasekera
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> Sabeshan Shivanandhan
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> Chamila Palliyaguru
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> Rohan Perera
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> Maheeshwara Kirindigoda
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> Ranjan Jayashantha
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> Nalin Angalepola
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> Chathura Liyanage
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> Parakrama Prasanga Samarasinghe
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> Chandima Dilhani
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> Chandana Lilantha Wimalarathne
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> Nandana Mihindukulasooriya
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> Vishwajith Mapa
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> Srimal Andrahennadi
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> Ishara Ananda   
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> Dr. Nalin Ranasinghe
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> Dr.  Chandana Gamage
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> Dr. Sameera de Alwis
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>
>
> E. List of Supporters
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> 1.     University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
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> 2.     University of Moratuwa (UOM)
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> 3.     Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA)
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> 4.     LK Domain Registry
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> F. List of Requirements
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> G. Additional Information
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> In general, the need for the revival of Internet Society (ISOC) Sri Lanka chapter had been mooted for some time. In 2003 and 2004, a few academics who were trained by Internet Society from University of Colombo School of Computing, University of Moratuwa, University of Peradeniya and Information and Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka attempted to form ISOC Sri Lanka Chapter.  This attempt was somewhat successful but it stopped at the application level. There were a few attempts subsequently without much success. In this backdrop, the revival was mooted and it was decided in general to meet who were interested in forming ISOC Sri Lanka chapter at Mount Lavinia Hotel Sri Lanka at 5:00 PM on 29th of June, 2010 after the International conference marking 20 years of .lk. The meeting was sponsored by NIC.lk and organized by Mr. D.D.Prabath, Chairman LKiNG under the guidance of Prof. Gihan Dias.
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> The meeting was attended by 32 participants who represented academia, ICT professionals, and Internet enthusiast from different parts of Sri Lanka. The following officers were elected:
>
>
> President
> Name: Mr. Harsha WIjayawardhana (University of Colombo School of Computing)
> Proposed: Prof. Gihan Dias
> Seconded: Dr. Kavan Ratnatunge
>
> Secretary
> Name: Mr. Dihan Morawaka (Uof SJP)
> Proposed: Mr. Harsha Wijayawardhana
> Seconded: Miss. Sagarika Wickramasekara
>
> Treasurer
> Name: Mis. Roshini Peter (LKNIC)
> Proposed: Prof. Gihan Dias
> Seconded: Mr. D.D. Prabath
>
> Vice Presidents
> Name: Miss. Sagarika Wickramasekara (Open University of Sri Lanka)
> Proposed: Mr. Upul Weerathunga
> Seconded: Mr. Maheeshwara Kirindigoda
>
> Name: Mr. Maheeshwara Kirindigoda (Asian destination pvt. Ltd)
> Proposed: Mr. Dihan Morawaka
> Seconded: Mr. Sameera Kodituwakku
>
>
>
> The following participants were elected as executive members:
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> 1.     Prof. Gihan Dias – UOM
> 2.     Ms. Aruni Goonethileke –ICTA
> 3.     Mr. Himira – ICTA
> 4.     Mr. Srimal Andrahennadi -
> 5.     Mr. Amila Shanaka - USJP
> 6.     Mr. Ramesh Indika
> 7.     Mr. Samira Koddithwaku - UCSC
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>
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> H. Your Contact Information
>
> Harsha Wijayawardhana
>
> Consultant/Head Software Development Unit
>
> University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
>
> Web: www.ucsc.cmb.ac.lk/sdu
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